SPINACH

Ritchiewoo
Ritchiewoo Posts: 50
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hi - I have a complete obsession with spinach at the moment ie for lunch today thats all I've had,just dont fancy anything else.. will it do me any harm ??? My diary should be open if you need a peek x

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  • Greenhaven44
    Greenhaven44 Posts: 71 Member
    I love spinach too I put it in everything ... Can't be bad for us.... Can it?
  • judgejava
    judgejava Posts: 88
    anything is bad for you if it is the only thing you consume or dont have in moderation.

    Even water.

    Moderation in everything
  • ShalisaClam
    ShalisaClam Posts: 190
    Whenever I get a craving like that, I figure it's my body telling me that I am deficient in some kind of vitamin or mineral. IMO - go with it. It'll end soon, and you'll want something in addition to it. I do each spinach almost every day, but that's not all I eat. Good luck!
  • LesliePierceRN
    LesliePierceRN Posts: 860 Member
    It actually contains lots of Potassium.. which is awesome as long as you aren't on a potassium restriction and your kidneys are working fine. I say if you don't meet the aforementioned restrictions, EAT UP! :)
  • Lunea
    Lunea Posts: 9
    I'm also obsessed with spinach xD I hope nothing won't happen to us. Just don't eat only this and you should be fine :)
  • shellimus
    shellimus Posts: 158 Member
    Too much spinach creates an increased level of oxalates in your body which can create problems. Just alternate greens and you will be fine.

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/485037-can-eating-too-much-spinach-give-you-kidney-stones/
  • meggonkgonk
    meggonkgonk Posts: 2,066 Member
    It doesn't look like you are eating too much spinach from your diary, but you should be eating TO your calorie goal (eg- being under 500 calories like you are at the moment is NOT good) but that one serving of spinach at Lunch doesn't look too bat.
  • rayleansout
    rayleansout Posts: 234
    Add some protein with it and a nice low glycemic carb, like blueberries, 1/2 sweet potato - BAM - fat burning meal!
  • sonyachan
    sonyachan Posts: 518 Member
    Spinach has been shown to have a fairly high level of pesticide residue and ranks 58 out of 100 according to research conducted by the Environmental Working Group. I strongly advise that you only use organic spinach, which is easily found at most grocery stores.
  • therealkittymao
    therealkittymao Posts: 194 Member
    I think you are making great choices, you just need to eat more calories!!! :)
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